German Phrase
Gibt's noch extra Kosten?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether there are any additional fees or charges beyond what has already been mentioned. It is a neutral, polite way to clarify the total price before committing to a purchase or service.
When to use
Use this question when you are booking a hotel, renting a car, signing up for a service, or shopping and want to know if hidden or extra fees will be added later. It works in both formal and informal settings, though the contraction "Gibt's" leans slightly toward casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt'snochextraKosten?
Gibt's (Gibt es)
The colloquial contraction "Gibt's" combines the verb "geben" (to give/there is) with the dummy subject "es". It is common in spoken German, especially in questions.
Verb‑First Question
German yes‑no questions place the finite verb at the beginning of the clause, so "Gibt" comes first.
noch
"noch" can mean "still" or "any more" in this context, asking whether additional costs exist.
extra
"extra" is an adjective borrowed from Latin/English, meaning "additional" or "extra". It is used informally; more formal alternatives are "zusätzliche" or "weiterführende".
Kosten (plural)
"Kosten" is a plural noun meaning "costs" or "expenses". The article is omitted because the question is about the existence of any costs.
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's noch extra Kosten?
Are there any extra costs?
Nein, der Preis ist alles inklusive.
No, the price is all‑inclusive.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt's noch extra Kosten
Missing question mark makes it look like a statement; always end with "?" in written German.
Gibt's noch extra Kosten?
Using "extra" in very formal contexts can sound too casual; replace with "zusätzliche" for formal writing.
Gibts noch extra Kosten?
The full form is correct, but many learners forget the contraction and write "Gibt's" without the apostrophe, which is non‑standard.
↔Alternatives
Entstehen noch zusätzliche Kosten?
Will any additional costs arise?
Fallen noch weitere Kosten an?
Will there be any further costs?
Gibt es noch weitere Gebühren?
Are there any other fees?
Cultural Tip
Germans appreciate transparency about price. It is considered good etiquette to ask about extra costs early in the conversation, especially in hotels, car rentals, and airline tickets. Using "Gibt's" shows you are comfortable with spoken German, but in very formal written communication you might prefer the full form "Gibt es".